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Phil Taylor Trails Michael van Gerwen in Perfect Legs Ranking

2026-07-06 · Phil Taylor · Player Focus

Phil Taylor Trails Michael van Gerwen in Perfect Legs Ranking

Phil Taylor trails Michael van Gerwen in the perfect legs ranking with 22 nine-darters. Van Gerwen has 30 official nine-darters in PDC tournaments.

What is the current ranking?

Michael van Gerwen is the undisputed king of the perfect leg, with a total of thirty official nine-darters to his name.

How does Phil Taylor compare?

Phil Taylor, the legendary Englishman, has produced 22 nine-darters during his remarkable career, but Van Gerwen has now pulled away decisively.

Dave Chisnall is third with fifteen nine-darters, and Adrian Lewis follows with thirteen. James Wade and Simon Whitlock have also reached double figures with eleven perfect legs each.

Who else is in the top ranking?

Raymond van Barneveld and Gary Anderson share the next spot with ten nine-darters each. Van Barneveld has delivered countless memorable performances throughout his career.

The mark of nine perfect legs has now been reached by a group of five players, including Michael Smith, Ian White, Ross Smith, Gerwyn Price, and Josh Rock.

What does this mean for the sport?

A nine-darter remains one of the most impressive feats in darts, requiring maximum precision and the ability to remain flawless under heavy pressure. Van Gerwen's exceptional status in PDC history is once again underlined by his thirty perfect legs.

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